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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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